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July 30, 2016 2:00 PM

India, China set up military hotlines

India and China have set up hotlines between their military commanders at three Border Personnel Meeting, BPM locations along the border.<br/><br/>Sources said the hotlines have recently been activated at Spangur, Nathu La and Kibithu.<br/><br/>The two sides had been discussi...

July 30, 2016 11:14 AM

SC asks Centre for policy to improve working conditions of army porters

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to come out with a suitable<br/>policy or scheme to improve the working conditions of army porters.<br/><br/>Army porters are utilised for carrying arms, ammunition and ration for<br/>soldiers and officers in hilly border areas.<br/&g...

July 30, 2016 11:09 AM

Sushma Swaraj holds meeting to solve fishermen issue with Sri Lanka

In an effort to find a permanent solution to the fishermen issue with Sri Lanka, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj held a high-level meeting with various stakeholders in New Delhi on Friday.<br/><br/>The spokesperson of the External Affairs Ministry said, the recent release of 77 I...

July 30, 2016 11:08 AM

SC asks Centre for policy to improve working conditions of army porters

The Supreme Court has asked the Centre to come out with a suitable policy or scheme to improve the working conditions of army porters.<br/><br/>Army porters are utilised for carrying arms, ammunition and ration for soldiers and officers in hilly border areas.<br/><br/>The cou...

July 30, 2016 11:07 AM

PM to address nation through &apos;Mann Ki Baat&apos; tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation through Mann Ki Baat programme on All India Radio at 11 AM on Sunday. It will be the 22nd edition of the programme.<br/><br/>It will be broadcast on the entire network of All India Radio and Doordarshan.<br/><br/>Regional l...

July 29, 2016 9:34 PM

RCS should take final shape by mid August: Jayant Sinha

Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha has said that the Regional Connectivity Scheme, RCS is in pursuance of the Government&apos;s objective of taking development and infrastructural facilities to the common man in all parts of the country. Mr Sinha was speaking to media after the Minist...

July 29, 2016 9:25 PM

Public servants will be able to file annual returns on or before Dec 31

The Centre has amended the rules for furnishing of information and annual returns of assets and liabilities by public servants under Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act. Under the rules, they will be able to file annual returns on or before 31st of December 2016. The public servants who have filed declaration...

July 29, 2016 9:04 PM

Last date for filing of Income Tax return extended till August 5

The last date of filing Income Tax return has been extended upto 5th of next month.<br/><br/>In a tweet, Revenue Secretary Dr Hasmukh Adhia said, the decision was taken in view of bank strike today. <br/><br/>He said, the last date for assessees in Jammu and Kashmir will be 3...

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